The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery hosts local faculty and outstanding regional or national speakers, who present on a range of surgical topics in weekly grand rounds.
When active, Surgery Grand Rounds are held every Wednesday from 7 - 8 a.m. in Alkek N315 at Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza. Health professionals from other departments at Baylor College of Medicine and from other affiliated institutions are welcome to attend.
Schedule
| 2026 | Speaker / Event | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Dr. R. Taylor Ripley | The Surgeon Scientist in Modern Surgical Practice | Alkek N315 |
| April 8 | Dr. Katy Rezvani (Research Day Keynote) | Engineered NK Cell Therapies: from Bench to Bedside | McMillian Auditorium |
| April 15 | Dr. Allan D. Kirk (William D. Seybold Distinguished Lecturer) | Costimulation Blockade to Prevent the Rejection of Transplanted Organs | Alkek N315 |
| April 22 | Case Presentation Conference | *session not webcast | Alkek N315 |
| April 29 | Chief Resident Presentations | Alkek N315 | |
| May 6 | TBA | Alkek N315 | |
| May 13 | Chief Resident Presentations | Alkek N315 | |
| May 20 | Chief Resident Presentations | Alkek N315 | |
| May 27 | No Grand Rounds | Memorial Day | N/A |
Additional Information about Grand Rounds
Target Audience and Needs: Physicians, residents, fellows and other healthcare professionals need to be regularly updated on the most innovative and up to date surgical and professional activities in the field of surgery.
Educational Methods: Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, literature review and panel discussion.
Activity Evaluation: Participants will be asked to complete a session evaluation.
Accreditation/Credit Designation: Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
